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LACQUA16 – Lima, Peru – November 28 – December 1, 2016. We are pleased to inform you that
this year one of our plenary speakers will be Dr. Juan Pablo Lazo, current president of the World
Aquaculture Society and former president of the Latin American & Caribbean Chapter.

Juan Pablo Lazo is a graduated
Biochemist Engineer, Administrator
in Aquatic Resources Exploitation
from the Monterrey Institute of
Technology and Higher Education.
He earned his Master’s degree in
Aquaculture at Louisiana State
University and the degree of Doctor
of Marine Sciences at the University
of Texas at Austin, United States. For
15 years, Juan Pablo has being
holding the position of Senior
Researcher at the Department of
Aquaculture Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada in Baja California,
Mexico. His research focuses on aquaculture nutrition and marine fish farming. He has over 45
papers in international refereed journals, technical journals and books in aquaculture. In May
2015, during the World Congress of Aquaculture, he was appointed as President Elect of the
World Aquaculture Society, the most important scientific organization related to aquaculture
worldwide.

The focus during his presentation will be on the current status and future outlook on Global
Aquaculture with a special emphasis on sustainability and the potential that Peru offers for the
aquaculture industry.

DEADLINE EXTENTION OF CALL FOR PAPERS

We know that is of great interest to researchers to be part of our conference, so we have
extended the deadline for submission of papers to October 1.

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the academic presentations that will be held in our
event.

EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL EXHIBIT

Due to the high demand for commercial exhibition spaces, we have decided to expand the
exhibition area. There are few booths left, contact as soon as possible to reserve your space. For
more information regarding the exhibition and sponsorships, please contact:
mario@marevent.com

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